Holding steady.
Popularity of Euell since 1903
Babies named Euell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Euell's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 103 |
| 1920s | 177 |
| 1930s | 107 |
| 1940s | 62 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Euell is a name of great rarity in the United States, first recorded in 1903 and never achieving widespread use. Its peak year of popularity was also 1903, the same year it debuted, suggesting it was likely a one-time event or confined to a single family line. The name has remained extremely uncommon, with no significant uptick in usage; its trajectory is stable at near-zero levels. The name's obscurity means it has no strong regional associations or recorded top states. For parents seeking a truly distinctive name with old-fashioned English roots, Euell offers a unique choice, though with virtually no modern presence.
Euell is likely a variant of the English surname and place name Ewell, which derives from Old English 'æwell' meaning 'river source' or 'spring'. Alternatively, it may be connected to the Old English word 'ellern' for 'elder tree'. The name has seen rare use as a given name, particularly in the early 20th century, and may have been influenced by surnames adopted as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ewell
Sibling names for Euell
Names that share Euell's style, for a brother or sister.
